British number one Emma Raducanu retired from her first-round match against American Ann Li at the Wuhan Open due to fatigue and struggles with hot, humid conditions. Raducanu was trailing 6-1, 4-1 when she called for medical assistance; her blood pressure and temperature were checked before she decided to retire. The 2021 US Open champion initially broke serve but quickly lost momentum as Li won six straight games in the first set. Raducanu showed signs of exhaustion throughout the match and was unable to capitalize on break opportunities in the second set. The extreme weather in Wuhan, with temperatures reaching 34°C, has affected several players recently, including Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic at nearby tournaments. Raducanu’s early exit reduces her chances of being seeded at the upcoming Australian Open. Ann Li will next face ninth seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the second round. The challenging conditions highlight the impact of heat and humidity on player performance in the ongoing tennis season.
Original title: Raducanu retires in first round of Wuhan Open
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